West Florida Downs Northview
November 10, 2012
Two state championship hopefuls met Friday night in Bratt, with the Northview Chiefs, ranked No. 4 in the state in 1A, more than holding their own against a much larger West Florida, ranked No. 4 in Florida in 5A. In the end, the Jaguars prevailed, 41-28.
“We had a couple of early turnovers that really hurt us,” said Northview head coach Sid Wheatley. “But basically from that point on basically every time we scored with good ball control, running the clock offense.”
“Two good football teams played tonight,” Wheatley said after the loss. “I thought out kids fought hard tonight.”
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The Jags took an early 7-0 lead with 9:53 to go in the first on a one-yard run from Joey Baker. Northview tied it up in with 7:41 in the second on a three yard touchdown run from La’Mikal Kyles, 7-7. Baker added another touchdown run with 5:29 in the second, and it was 14-7 at the half.
West Florida scored again with 9:31 to go in the third on a 27-yard pass from Baker to Daylan Abrams, 21-7.
But Northview wasn’t going down without a fight. Brannon Freeman scored on a 10-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs, 21-14 with 7:07 in the third. About five minutes later, a two-yard touchdown from Kyles tied it up 21-21.
West Florida pulled ahead less than a minute later with a 46-yard touchdown from Chris Mitchell on a pass from Baker, 28-21 headed into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth, Kyles scored again on a two yard run with 10:08 to go, 28-28. West Florida scored again on a one-yard run from Baker and a 23-yard run by AJ McMillion for a 41-28 final.
Kyles had 161 yards and three touchdowns for the Chiefs.
Both teams head into round one of the state playoffs next week. The Northview Chiefs, District 1-1A champions, will be at home against District 2-1A runner-up Cottondale. West Florida (10-0), the District 1-5A champs, will host District 2-5A runner-up Tallahassee Godby.
“I know Cottondale has some good athletes that are going to come over here and play real hard. So we are going to go work early Monday morning and go full blast on Cottondale,” Wheatley said. “We will be fully focused on Cottondale next week.”
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Prep Football Scores
November 10, 2012
Here is a look at Friday night’s area prep football final scores.
FLORIDA
- West Florida 41, Northview 28 [Read more, photos...]
- Jay 50, Munroe 22 [Read more, photos...]
- Catholic 41, Washington 3
- Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 14
- Wakulla 24, Escambia 8
- Open — Tate, Pace, PHS, Milton
ALABAMA PLAYOFFS
- T.R. Miller 55 Abbeville 20
- W.S. Neal 66 Slocomb 24
Jay Ends Season With 50-22 Win Over Munroe
November 10, 2012
The Jay Royals ended their season on a high note Friday night, beating the Munroe Bobcats of Quincy 50-22.
For the Royals, Brandon Cross had touchdowns of 25 and a yard, while Brandon Boutwell had couple of TD’s including a four-yarder.. Hunter Dillashaw also had a couple of touchdowns, one 50-yard kickoff return and one an 80-yard punt return. Ricky Cofield also had a Royal touchdown, a 59-yarder early in the first quarter.
The Royals ended the season at 4-6.
Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
5K Runs/Walks Saturday Morning in Atmore, And At Perdido Landfill
November 9, 2012
Saturday morning, there will be 5K run, bike or walk in Atmore, and the annual Dump Dash and Trash-a-Thon will be held in Cantonment.
Atmore Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk/Bike
The Atmore Community Hospital Relay for Life team will hold a 5K run, walk or bicycle on Saturday at 8 a.m. beginning at the back of the hospital near the helicopter pad. Register prior to the race — $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and up, ages 9 and under are free.
Dump Dash and Trash-a-Thon
Escambia County Solid Waste Management Division is hosting the Perdido Landfill’s “Dump Dash” Saturday morning at 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment. The Dump Dash will consist of a 5K walk/run, a Trash-a-Thon, food and activities for the whole family. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the Trash-a-Thon begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Escambia County.
The Trash-a-Thon consists of an obstacle course assembled for child participants. Free food and drinks will be served, as well as a nature walk and bounce houses. Prizes will be offered for runners, best male and female walkers, fastest teams and fastest overall male and females.
Registration is Saturday morning prior to the events.
NWE Mites Playoff Bound
November 9, 2012
The Northwest Escambia Mites are playoff bound. Their first playoff game will be Saturday, November 17 against East Pensacola with game time and location to be announced.Members of the NWE Mites are (front, L-R) Jacob Findley, Josh Wilson, Kenaundre Richardson, Dillon Grant, Trent Kite, Michael Merchant, Trent Peebles, Ben Wilson, Cody Edwards, (second row) Tripp Gipson, Tyler Kite, Wyatt Windham, Josh Merchant, Jayson Helton, Jason Fayard, Adam Aliff, Ian Gifford, Johnny Windham, (back) Assistant Coach Danny Fuller, Assistant Coach Ronnie Merchant, and Head Coach Josh Edwards. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview, West Florida, Catholic Compete In 1-2A Cross Country Districts
November 8, 2012
Area schools Northview, West Florida and Pensacola Catholic recently took part in the 1-2A cross county districts in Panama City, with the West Florida Jags taking both the boys and girls runs.
The top 13 finishers from each division advance to the regional competition this weekend in Tallahassee.
Overall team and local individual results were as follows:
GIRLS
- West Florida – 33
- Pensacola Catholic – 54
- Arnold -98
- South Walton – 109
- Rutherford – 113
- Northview – 119
- Bay – 194
3 – Nesbitt, Raleigh, West Florida 20:34.0
4 – Campion, Natalie, Pensacola Catholic 20:40.0
5 – Farr, Rebecca, Pensacola Catholic 20:59.0
6 – Roberts, Kaysi, West Florida 21:06.0
7 – Sanchez, Charlene, West Florida 21:58.0
8 – Sortino, Jordan, West Florida 22:09.0
9 – Wiley, Miranda, West Florida 22:10.0
12 – Lockridge, Kaitlin, Pensacola Catholic 22:40.0
13 – Endacott, Gabrielle, Pensacola Catholic 22:41.0
14 – Arthur, Lynn, West Florida 22:55.0
17 – Moore, Hanna, West Florida 23:42.0
18 – Goetter, Georgia, Northview 23:59.0
20 – Gibson, Dale, Pensacola Catholic 24:32.0
21 – Ehlers, Elizabeth, Pensacola Catholic 24:51.0
22 – Chope, Emma, Pensacola Catholic 25:02.0
23 – Joiner, Ashley, Northview 25:10.0
25 – Davis, Zacarra, Northview 25:17.0
26 – McGahan, Moriah, Northview 25:22.0
27 – Franklin, Jazzlyn, Northview 25:23.0
38 – Reynolds, Bethany , Northview 28:07.0
43 – Solchenberger, Mason , Northview 29:38.6
BOYS
- West Florida – 27
- Pensacola Catholic – 43
- South Walton – 93
- Arnold – 94
- Rutherford – 116
- Bay – 167
- Northview 176
1 – Clark, Alec, West Florida 16:57.0
2 – Remich, Michael, Pensacola Catholic 17:06.0
3 – Chope, John, Pensacola Catholic 17:32.0
4 – Sortino, Mark, West Florida 17:47.0
6 – Wakefield, Dylan, West Florida 18:40.0
7 – Diamond, Garrett, West Florida 18:44.0
9 – Wright, David, West Florida 18:47.0
10 – Byrd, Aaron, Pensacola Catholic 18:49.0
14 – McGahan, Isaac, Northview 19:33.0
15 – Mongeau, David, Pensacola Catholic 19:37.0
16 – Bullock, Alexander, West Florida 19:50.0
17 – Gaines, Carson, West Florida 20:02.0
31 – Marcille, Henry, Pensacola Catholic 21:32.0
39 – Borelli, Joshua, Northview 23:03.0
40 – Coon, Gavin, Northview 24:00.0
44 – Calloway, Zachary, Northview 26:44.0
46 – Rausch, Aaron, Northview 30:06.0
Photos by Candy McGahan for NorthEscambia.com.
Football Playoff Brackets Announced
November 7, 2012
Official football state series playoff brackets were released Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
In Class 1A, Northview will host Cottondale on Friday night, November 16. The winner will advance to the Regional Finals on Friday, November 23 against either Freeport or Graceville.
In Class 3A, Pensacola Catholic will travel to Trinity Christian. The winner will advance to play the winner of Providence at Madison County.
In Class 5A, West Florida will host Godby of Tallahassee, and Gulf Breeze will travel to Wakulla, with the winners advance to play in the Regional Semifinals.
In Class6A, Milton will host Niceville, and Pace will travel to Navarre, with the winners squaring off in the Regional Semifinals.
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Pensacola To Canceled New York Marathon Runners: C’mon Down
November 4, 2012
After Superstorm Sandy left devastation in the northeast and canceled the New York Marathon, the Pensacola Marathon is inviting displaced runners to head to Pensacola.
“The Pensacola Marathon sends our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the storm. Pensacola and the Gulf Coast have experienced terrible, event changing storms as well, and are familiar with what the people affected are going through. We also know the importance of all the hard work and training the runners prepared for such an event,” local race officials said Saturday.
The Pensacola Marathon is opening slots in the ninth running of the Pensacola Marathon on November 11 for displaced New York Marathon runners.
The Pensacola Marathon, already at an all-time registration high, will be ordering special commemorative t-shirts for the additional runners and will be ordering additional Pensacola Marathon medals, which will be mailed to the runners upon their delivery. The registration fee will include the race, event t-shirt, medal, and post-race party, which features a taste of Pensacola with food vendors providing samples of their local specialty. Special hotel rates are still available for all runners, including staying on the white sandy beaches of Pensacola Beach.
For more information, visit www.marathonpensacola.com.
Playoff Bound: Northview Beats Baker For District Championship
November 3, 2012
For the second year running, the Northview Chiefs are the District 1-1A champions. The Chiefs have dominated the district this year, outscoring three district opponents by a combined 144-20.
Friday night, the Chiefs chomped the Baker Gators 40-6 to seal the district title.
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Northview started things off in Baker with a touchdown on the opening drive of the game — a 65-yarder from quarterback Kevin Vaughan to La’Mikal Kyles. But the flags were flying, and the touchdown was called back on a holding call.
Baker was about to have their one moment of glory, but after that there was going to be no holding back a Chiefs team that has dominated district play this year.
On a bad Northview snap, the Gators recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. A missed kick, and Baker was up 6-0. And it was downhill from there for the Gators.
Northview senior Neiko Robinson was in for a 70 yard touchdown 32 seconds later With a good kick from Vaughan, Northview took a 7-6 lead. Vaughan then connected with Robinson for another touchdown with 11:09 to go in the half.
In the second half, Kyles had touchdowns of 12 and 88 yards.
Other Northview scores included a 3-yard quarterback keeper from Kevin Vaughan with 3:13 to to in the game and a 30-yard Neino Robinson interception return with 2:08 on the clock.
With the win, the Chiefs (7-2, 3-0) will open the state playoff series at home in the regional semifinals on Friday, November 16. Next week, the Chiefs will be at home for Senior Night against West Florida High School.
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Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Baker Friday night to for the district championship. Photos by Chris Edwards for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Washington (With Football, Senior Night Photos)
November 3, 2012
The Tate Aggies went into Friday night’s Senior Night game with one thing on their minds — that so-far elusive first win of the 2012 season. And that’s just how the Aggies ended Senior Night, 35-20 over Washington.
Washington was on the board at 3-0 first with a field goal with 5:23 to go in the first quarter. The Aggies answered at 4:34 in the first with an eight-yard run from Lorenzo Long. After a good kick from Todd Ryals, the Aggies were up 7-3.
The Aggies would strike again in the first quarter, when Rashaun Johnson returned an interception 29 yards and Ryals put the pigskin through the uprights on the point after. Headed into the second, Tate was up 14-3.
In the second, Tate scored again, this time on a 25-yard pass from Devekyo Lewis to Bryan Davis, 21-3.
With 3:03 in the third, the Wildscats scored on a 26-yard pass. Tate’s Johnson returned the kickoff 88 yards for another Tate TD, and the Aggies were still on top 28-10. The Aggies, looking for that big first win of the season, scored again in the third on a 78-yard run from Long, 35-10.
Washington scored times three in the fourth quarter with a safety, a five-yard touchdown and a two-yard touchdown pass. But it wasn’t enough at Tate celebrated a 35-20 win.
With the win, the Aggies finished their 2012 season — the first under head coach Brad Naggatz — at 1-8. It was the first win for Tate since 2010 when the Aggies went 3-7.
Pictured top: The Tate Aggies beat the Washington Wildcats Friday night for the Aggies first win of the season. Pictured inset. Friday night was Senior Night for the Aggies. Pictured below: The Tate varsity cheerleaders. Photos by Kristi Smith and Hope Bonucchi for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
